Robert Charles Wilson 2007 Novel

Bagi Henry James, menjadi anak adopsi di keluarga Wilson sama sekali tidak berbeda dengan menjadi budak. Ketika akhirnya ia dan putri bungsu keluarga Wilson, Lily, saling jatuh cinta, situasi justru semakin memburuk. Keduanya diusir dari rumah keluarga Wilson dan terpaksa hidup dalam kemiskinan di Flat yang kumuh. Yang lebih buruk lagi, tidak ada satu pun perusahaan yang bersedia mempekerjakan Henry, membuat mereka seperti terbelenggu dalam kutukan nasib sial. Namun, takdir mereka berubah ketika seorang pria tua yang baru saja keluar dari penjara mengungkapkan semua rahasia tentang Henry James.

Sejak kematian tunangannya, Donghai, Li Meihui memilih meninggalkan dunia balet yang dulu menjadi hidupnya. Setiap langkah tariannya kini terasa hampa, setiap kenangan hanya menambah luka. Hingga suatu hari, ia bertemu Kim Rain—seorang musisi yang melihat kesedihan dalam tarian yang tak lagi memiliki makna. Rain tidak pernah meminta Meihui untuk melupakan masa lalunya, tapi ia memainkan melodi yang secara perlahan membimbingnya untuk melangkah lagi. Di antara nada-nada yang tercipta, Meihui mulai menemukan dirinya kembali. Dan kali ini, ia menari bukan untuk mengenang seseorang yang telah pergi, tetapi karena ia ingin. Namun, bisakah musik dan tarian menyembuhkan hati yang telah lama terjebak dalam kesedihan? Ataukah Meihui akan menemukan alasan baru untuk terus menari bersama seseorang yang tak pernah ia duga?

Di sebuah acara kumpul-kumpul kecil bersama teman-teman, suamiku, Charles Gunandi ditanya teman baiknya dengan bahasa Prancis, “Wanita simpananmu sedang hamil dua bulan, kamu mau gimana tangani?” Bibir Charles melengkung, sambil dengan penuh perhatian mengupas udang dan mengambil sayur untukku. Lalu dia menjawab dalam bahasa Prancis, “Jenny tidak suka anak-anak, aku akan menyuruh Shinta melahirkan anak itu dan membesarkannya di luar negeri, agar bisa punya ahli waris.” Aku sambil memakan udang, air mata mengalir di pipiku. Charles bertanya dengan panik, “Jenny, kamu kenapa?” Aku menghapus air mataku dan menjawab sambil tersenyum, “Saus udangnya terlalu pedas.” Tapi saus udang itu jelas-jelas hanya kecap asin, air mataku menetes karena aku mengerti bahasa Prancis.

Andara Prameswari tidak pernah membayangkan akan bertemu kembali dengan mantannya di SMA. Apalagi dalam posisi sebagai seorang atasan dan bawahan. Aji yang dulunya kurus kerempeng dengan tinggi menjulang, terlihat ngenes dan menyedihkan, kini menjelma menjadi pria dewasa dengan otot-otot panas menggiurkan. Di saat itulah, Dara menyesal. Dia merasa ingin balikan, apalagi alasannya putus dengan Aji, karena Dara tidak mau menjalani LDR yang menyakiti perasaan. Namun, Aji yang dulu dan sekarang berbeda. Pria itu menjadi sosok bajingan yang suka mempermainkan wanita. Pria dingin yang tak memedulikan Dara dalam dunianya. Bagaimana cara Dara mendapatkannya kembali? Apakah dia bisa mengembalikan sosok Aji yang baik hati dan seksi? ____ All right reserved by Kaitani Hikari

Di tahun ketiga pernikahannya dengan Charles, Shira masih menjadi sosok yang membuat iri semua wanita di Howini. "Dokter Charles begitu baik sama Nyonya Shira! Terakhir kali, saat Nyonya Shira batuk, dia langsung minta Nyonya Shira melakukan pemeriksaan lengkap." "Dia bisa menikahi dokter paling berwibawa di negara ini. Semoga saja aku punya keberuntungan seperti itu di kehidupan selanjutnya!" Shira tersenyum. Dia sudah terbiasa dengan perbincangan seperti ini di antara para perawat. Dia baru saja mau membuka pintu, tetapi suara pertengkaran yang datang dari dalam menghentikan langkahnya. "Tuan Charles, kamu mau menggugurkan bayi di rahim Nyonya Shira lagi? Ini sudah yang ketiga kalinya!" "Sudah kubilang sebelumnya, asalkan Shira hamil, aku mau dia gugurkan kandungannya, nggak peduli berapa kali pun itu." Suara dingin pria itu menusuk gendang telinganya. Wajah Shira langsung berubah pucat pasi. "Kenapa? Dia selalu ingin punya anakmu." Suara Charles begitu dingin dan menyeramkan. "Karena sewaktu operasi tiga tahun yang lalu, aku mendonorkan salah satu ginjal Shira pada Cindy."

Sophia Parker has worked as a personal assistant to Adam Wilson for almost 2 years. She has acknowledged the fact that he will never notice her... as a woman. The best she can do is fight the attraction she feels for him, which is impossible because they work together closely every day! Little does she know that Mr. Wilson is also fighting this same attraction as well...

Abigail was pinned on the wall by a strong man, and she felt a sharp pain in her arms. “Let go of me. You are hurting me.” Tears started accumulating in her eyes, but she still stubbornly looked at the man’s eyes in a challenging way. The man leaned over her. Their faces were inches away, and his hot breathing was fanning on her cheeks. There were many emotions in his deep green eyes which Abigail couldn’t decipher. After a span of silence, Charles opened his mouth and said, “You are not going anywhere. You are now mine; mine to love, and mine to torture.” ………….. Charles Shaw is the assistant of Aidan Thompson, the CEO of Thompson’s and Co. But he eventually turned out to be the heir of a multi-billionaire business empire. While working under Aidan, he encountered Abigail Mills, the fiancee of Aidan. Abigail loved Aidan for five years, and she always dreamed to be his wife, but Aidan treated her only as a trophy to be decorated in his house. She was gorgeous, perfect to be the daughter-in-law of the Thompson family. He was a workaholic, never had time for Abigail. Whenever she asked him to accompany her, he sent Charles in his place. Initially, Abigail hated Charles. She didn’t want his face, but Charles couldn't refuse his boss, and he quietly followed Abigail, despite his unwillingness. Eventually, they both started developing feelings for each other but never expressed it. Meanwhile, Charles learned about the conspiracy of Aidan against Abigail. He wanted to tell her about it, but before that, he was stabbed and burnt to death by Aidan and his men. Everyone thought that he died, but he came back after one year with a new identity to take revenge.

Love can be a cruel mistress. That's the lesson Regina learned when she and Richard, the Lycan king of her pack,met. When they met, there was an undeniable spark between them. Regina found herself drawn to Richard's commanding presence and fierce protectiveness. For the lonely Richard, she was the chance at a genuine connection and companionship he had longed for. But before their love could blossom, they faced numerous obstacles and challenges. Their pack got attacked by Charles, a ruthless hybrid who sought to claim Richard's throne for himself. He kidnaps Richard and imprisons his pack in an attempt to seize control. With her love and loyalty tested, Regina embarks on a perilous journey to rescue Richard and save their pack from Charles' tyranny. Little does she know, this mission will not only test her strength and determination but also force her to confront the dark secrets of her own past. Sneak peek "Mate..." My eyebrows shot up in surprise. I can't believe my ears; this was not part of my plan. What am I going to do now? "What? You want to be my queen but not my mate." I stared at Charles in disbelief, my mind racing to comprehend his words. "We don't need to mate for that to happen," I replied firmly, trying to hide the unease in my voice. "Yes, you're right." Charles was walking around his desk and sitting on his chair with a self-satisfied grin. "But you see, being my queen comes with certain expectations. And if you're not willing to fulfill them. Well, let's just say it won't end well for you." "Why do you want me to be your mate?" Charles leans back in his chair, a smirk playing on his lips. "Because you're the only one who can handle me."

"Isla," he called, his voice brutally stern, "you know it was a terrible mistake that shouldn't have happened in the first place. You're my best friend's daughter and he has entrusted you to my care for Pete's sake!" "Is that your excuse? But that doesn't mean we can't feel something for each other," I retorted, my voice rising. "You kissed me back, Robert. You didn't stop me; infact, you seemed to enjoy it!" Isla's dad had entrusted her to Robert Hardy, his best friend. His goal was for Isla to learn the core of handling business under the scrutiny and watchful eyes of a dear and very trusted old friend, who was to become Isla's mentor, and guardian, but Isla only saw this as an opportunity to finally be able to pursue the strikingly handsome man she has had a huge crush on ever since her young girly heart knew what it meant to feel. As she settles into Robert's world as his office assistant, sparks ignite dangerously between them as a forbidden steamy romance evolves. Their secret office affair faces a huge threat from Robert's manipulative and materialistic Ex, who also works as his manager. Amidst the uncertainty, Isla comes face-to-face with the heart wrenching secret of her very dear Robert. As she confronts this secret, her heart breaks into a million pieces on who Robert Hardy truly is. Isla also brutally finds out the most unbelievable truth about her always busy and hardworking parents. How does Isla handle the emptiness she feels, and the bile life threw directly at her face?

Hari pertama sekolah selalu penuh tanda tanya, apakah akan menyenangkan, membosankan, atau justru penuh kejutan? Bagi El dan Tiara, hari pertama MPLS bukan hanya tentang mengenal sekolah baru, guru baru, atau teman baru. Tapi tentang pertemuan yang terasa... berbeda. Dari obrolan ringan di kantin yang penuh sesak, ice cream rasa stroberi yang tak terduga, hingga pulang bersama naik bus kota, semua terasa sederhana. Tapi dalam kesederhanaan itu, ada percikan hangat yang belum bisa mereka definisikan. Apakah ini hanya pertemanan? Atau benih sesuatu yang lebih? Di antara kelas-kelas baru, peraturan sekolah, dan perasaan canggung, El dan Tiara menjalani hari demi hari dengan obrolan yang makin dalam, namun tetap mencoba tetap dalam "jalur pertemanan". Karena kadang, cerita paling manis justru dimulai dari hal-hal paling sederhana.